Lot 114
  • 114

A pair of George II revival gilt-gesso side chairs second quarter 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • gilt-gesso
  • height 39 in.
  • 99.1 cm
each upholstered rectangular backrest above an overupholstered seat raised on acanthus-clasp-carved cabriole legs with a punched ground, on paw feet.

Provenance

Partridge (Fine Arts) Ltd., London, 1986

Condition

Overall good condition; some restorations to the gilding with some minor chips and losses to extremities; rails with some old worm damage; back rail of one appears to be replaced; later corner blocks.
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